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Today, Maine’s nonprofits are trying to ride out a “perfect storm” of challenges arising from the pandemic and its associated economic effects, including uncertain funding, increased demand for services, and inability to interact with clients in traditional ways. Constricted budgets have sent some struggling agencies searching for allies with the resources required to support their …
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The Greek philosopher Heraclitus observed that “Nothing endures but change,” and truer words were never spoken. These days, it seems that changes are coming at us faster than ever and effective change management is the key to success. Thoughtful leaders are watching two forces that will challenge nonprofit organizations in the coming year. Politics: We’re …
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Under the best circumstances, it can be lonely at the top, and current circumstances are far from optimal! Like you, Starboard’s executive coaches have never weathered a pandemic, but their depth of experience in change and crisis management can help you make the difficult decisions required in this unprecedented time. As a true thought partner …
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Effective teamwork matters more now than ever as the pandemic has forced physical separation and upended business as usual. Working remotely and in times of crisis requires a high level of communication, alignment, and trust—making now the ideal time to prioritize team-building. As an Authorized Partner of the Everything DiSC® and Five Behaviors® systems, Starboard …
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“A goal without a plan is just a wish,” wrote Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and to paraphrase many a successful leader, wishing is not a strategy. The essential elements of strategic planning are the same as they were pre-pandemic. To guide your work, you need clarity around mission, vision, goals and objectives. But the world has …
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Why COVID has us thinking about our core Elite athletes have long known what many organizational leaders are now learning: core strength is the key to success. On the track, ice, court and field, coordination, agility, and pure explosive power are centered in the core. Core strength is a vital component of almost every sport, …
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